Explain why in fatty acid synthesis, fatty acids get added two carbon atoms at a time, while the immediate donor for these carbons contains three carbon atoms.
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The immediate donor for the carbon atoms in fatty acid synthesis is malonyl-CoA, which contains three carbon atoms. Show more…
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